Hard Rock Hotel & Casino hosts Surf Day for kids with autism, other developmental disabilities
Eagles cheerleaders and mascot Swoop were on the shoreline to cheer on the surfers on Hard Rock Beach.
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Eagles cheerleaders and mascot Swoop were on the shoreline to cheer on the surfers on Hard Rock Beach.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will be honored during ESPYS week in July and receive the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award for his work supporting the global autism community.
This year's event raised $16 million for autism research and care, and since it began the event has raised a total of over $50 million.
The treatment is for children with autism and is based on positive reinforcement. Doctors say it can be very effective, but early intervention is critical. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
One study found that about 40% of U.S. adults with autism are unemployed.
Parents and dental experts in the United Kingdom created a website for families with children on the spectrum.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
Mattel is introducing a Barbie with autism as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity.
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
A New Jersey family says they've seen significant progress in their son's autism symptoms after using a medication supported by the Trump administration.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its website on vaccine safety to claim the research on autism and vaccines is not conclusive. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is reminding people that Halloween is for everyone and that a little understanding can go a long way.
New opportunities are brewing on the grounds of the Delaware County courthouse for neurodiverse employees and people with disabilities.
Employees at the Delaware County Courthouse have a new spot to grab their morning coffee, and for the team running the cart, it marks a powerful step toward independence in the workplace. Madeleine Wright reports.
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
President Trump announced the Food and Drug Administration believes the use of acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol and many cold and flu medications — during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism, though medical experts have said the medication is safe.
As President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raise concerns about autism and the use of Tylenol by pregnant women, here's what medical research shows.
Kambel Smith will be working on a new sculpture at Smith Memorial Playground. It'll be in his medium of choice - cardboard. Jan Carabeo catches up with the local artist referred to as the "Cardboard Genius."
Jeffrey Lurie is donating $50 million to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine to boost research into autism's impact across the lifespan.
The owner of the Philadelphia Eagles is making a super-sized donation to research autism. The $50 million gift from Jeffrey Lurie is going to Penn and CHOP and it's being described as transformational for millions of families. Stephanie Stahl reports on the big announcement.
At Historic Germantown on Germantown Avenue, Kambel Smith's latest exhibit showcases about a dozen of his sculptures constructed mostly from humble cardboard. His recreations of Philadelphia landmarks including the Chinatown Friendship Gate, the former Philadelphia Police Roundhouse and the Ben Franklin Bridge take visitors' breath away. Jan Carabeo reports.
It was all about the glitz and glam at the Supper Club in Turnersville for the 2025 Durand School prom.
It was all about the glitz and glam at the Supper Club in Turnersville for the 2025 Durand School prom. Kerri Corrado reports.
A Norristown family is grateful that their favorite team, through its autism foundation, is helping to fund breakthrough research that could be a game changer.
Research supported by the Eagles Autism Foundation is focused on a little girl in Montgomery County with the hopes of eventually finding new treatments for autism. Stephanie Stahl joins us now with more on the Eagles connection.
Monday will be hot, but a little less humid, with highs in the upper 80s to low and mid 90s in the Philadelphia region.
Crews battled a large fire at a scrap metal yard in Hunting Park Sunday night, sending thick, hazy smoke into the sky and raising concerns among neighbors.
It was a blast from the past at Citizens Bank Park Sunday as Philadelphia Phillies greats were honored ahead of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, Derek Hill singled with the bases loaded in the 12th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game series sweep with a 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Crews battled a large fire at a scrap metal yard in Hunting Park Sunday night, sending thick, hazy smoke into the sky and raising concerns among neighbors.
Randy Bates, the owner of Arasapha Farms in Delaware County, was an active member of the community.
Monday will be hot, but a little less humid, with highs in the upper 80s to low and mid 90s in the Philadelphia region.
It was a blast from the past at Citizens Bank Park Sunday as Philadelphia Phillies greats were honored ahead of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
Crews battled a large fire at a scrap metal yard in Hunting Park Sunday night, sending thick, hazy smoke into the sky and raising concerns among neighbors.
Two people were shot Sunday near Temple University Hospital in North Philadelphia, police say.
Randy Bates, the owner of Arasapha Farms in Delaware County, was an active member of the community.
One man was killed and another was wounded in a North Philadelphia shooting Sunday morning, police say.
Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, said his father's cancer has spread to his bones and is "very debilitating" and "painful."
A 36-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after stabbing two people in Egg Harbor Township Sunday morning, police said.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
Joel Deanley Jr. was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a Timber Creek Regional High School student.
Hope Community Charter School in Camden is scrambling to move into a new space after flooding earlier this summer.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
It was a blast from the past at Citizens Bank Park Sunday as Philadelphia Phillies greats were honored ahead of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, Derek Hill singled with the bases loaded in the 12th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game series sweep with a 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Nathan Lukes pushes Blue Jays passed the Phillies with a two-run home run in the 11th inning Saturday night.
Six-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion Lane Johnson has spent his entire pro career with the Birds.
Toronto reliever Tyler Rogers allowed two runs in the ninth inning after he twice loaded the bases and retired All-Star outfielder Brandon Marsh on a groundout to end the game and preserve the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Andrew Kozak says Monday in the Philadelphia region will be hot and humid with the chance of severe storms. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Chase Utley, Mike Schmidt and dozens of other former players returned to their old stomping grounds to take part in alumni weekend.
Pappou's Pizza Pub in Delco was open for one last call Sunday night, as regulars packed the bar on Baltimore Pike for their final day in business.
Randy Bates, a fixture in the Delaware County community, died this weekend after a battle with cancer, his family says.
A shooting near Temple University Hospital in North Philly left two people injured Sunday, police say.